Eyley, Herbert, Acting Corporal, 13103, 9th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
Disembarked for service 29th July 1915 with rank of private
Previously served with 7th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
Born Linton Heath, Derbyshire
Enlisted Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Resided Newhall, Derbyshire
Killed in action 25th September 1916 aged 25
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eyley, of 20, Meadow Lane, Newhall, Burton-on-Trent.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial

1911 Census
A colliery banksman's labourer above ground
Son of John, a coal miner hewer, and Hannah Eley (sic), of 208, Granville Terrace, Occupation Lane, Woodville, Derbyshire

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